How to get rid of your puppy’s fleas safely and easily

All dog owners know by now that when it comes to fighting against parasites, pet flea prevention is the key. However, once the dog has been infested, owners should take the time to consider the best way of getting rid of fleas as fast as possible.

Yet, no matter how difficult treating fleas in adult dogs can be, the worst case scenario is having to deal with a puppy suffering from flea infestation. The main difficulty that arises, in this case, is knowing what kind of newborn puppy flea treatment to use.

Because they are new to the world, puppies do not have the means to fight the fleas by chewing their skin or scratching, the reason why they are easy victims to this type of parasites. What is more, when untreated, flea infestation can result in anemia and ultimately the puppy’s death.

As you probably know, currently the market lacks in offering a wide range of puppy flea medicine. In fact, at a close dog flea treatments comparison, one will immediately notice that almost no well-known brand has developed specialized products that can fight against flies in puppies.

Due to this situation, when it comes to treating puppy flea symptoms, owners have to stick to all natural, conventional methods. For example, one thing that you could do is to give the puppy a warm bath and then use a comb to remove the fleas from the pet’s fur.

To do so efficiently, start from the neck and work your way down. Moreover, keep a bowl of soapy water nearby so, whenever you find a flea or flea eggs, you can submerge the comb it in water in order to kill it (them).

Additionally, another way to avoid (re)infesting the pet is to keep it away from your other adult dogs until you have also successfully treated them against flies. As much as you might want to reunite de small one with its mom, keep in mind that after the bath, the puppy has no insecticide on his coat that can protect it from new fleas.

Besides, because is hard to say what is the best puppy flea medicine, one important thing owners can do is to prevent the puppy’s infestation rather than having to treat it. Anyhow, all owners should know that opting for a treatment that has not been deemed safe for youngsters is highly against specialists’ recommendations.

Most anti-flea medication usually contains a substance called permethrin that is dangerous for puppies due to the fact that their organism is unable to assimilate it correctly. As a result, the buildup of permethrin can cause damage to the puppy’s brain as well as other physiological responses such as paralysis, seizures, and uncontrollable shaking.

Needless to say, exposing your pet to these risks should not be even considered. The best line of treatment that one could follow is the one showcased before. If, as result of the treatment, the puppy seems ill, please consult specialized help as soon as possible. (2 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)

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How to get rid of your puppy’s fleas safely and easily was last modified: October 12th, 2017 by Fox